“For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.” Hebrews 3:4 “Every wise woman buildeth her house …” Proverbs 14:1 The word “house” in the above passages is not referring to a physical structure, but to a family structure – the individuals who make up the home. It […]
Success in anything in life, and particularly in marriage, is not accidental. It is a product of proper alignment with the truth of God’s Word. No accident is ever said to be successful.,No one succeeds by chance. A successful marriage does not just happen; it is made to happen. A wise man said, “Many people […]
“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.” Ephesians 5:22 In God’s divine order, submission from a wife to her husband is a necessary requirement for making marriage work. It is also a command from God (Genesis 3:16). From Scripture, we understand that His commandments are not grievous. Sometimes, submission may appear […]
As male and female partners in marriage, we must understand and appreciate the peculiarities which make up our personalities. Men are men and women are women. Understanding the uniqueness of the male gender will help the woman appreciate why her man acts the way he does, thus eliminating problems from the family. “Through wisdom is […]
It is important to understand the place of money in marriage to avoid tension. “For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence…” Ecclesiastes 7:12 Money is simply a medium of exchange. It is required to live comfortably on the earth. It is a defence because with it, you will not be embarrassed. However, […]
You know what you have and use it! There are some things you do not have, but nobody knows except you tell them. You have talked too much about what you lack, now start talking about what you have. I want to motivate you to a life of progress. I want you to see the […]
No marriage thrives on the level of a couple’s educational qualifications, affluence or age; a successful marriage thrives on one’s understanding of the Word of God. It is your understanding of the subject of marriage that makes you stand out as a successful married man or woman. Your wealth of understanding determines your level of […]
The dream of every married man or woman is to have a home where everything is orderly and where there is prosperity and progress. That is also God’s will for your home but one of the things it takes to achieve that goal is creative management. Good management is another code for happy married life, […]
“A wise son heeds (and is the fruit of) his father’s instruction and correction, but a scoffer listens not to rebuke.” Proverbs 13:1 (Amplified) “Withhold not correction from a child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.” Proverbs 23:13 Every child is the product of parental instruction and correction. Thus, […]
The fourth and the final values your children need are social values. a. Teach Them to Conquer Self Will John and Charles Wesley were great men of God who left their marks in the world. Their influence is still being felt by people of all nations. John wrote to his mother, How did you raise […]
